Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Student Housing Community | Austin, TX

Earn $20–$23 per hour (depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications) + Performance Bonus Opportunities

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, working with a great team, and taking pride in creating a community residents love to call home?

Vie Management is growing and is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our student housing community in Austin, Texas. Whether you're already HVAC-certified or have strong apartment maintenance experience and are looking to grow your HVAC skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working at Vie

✔ Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications

✔ Performance-based bonus opportunities

✔ Career growth and advancement opportunities

✔ Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment

✔ Work at a vibrant student housing community where no two days are the same

✔ Make a real impact by helping provide a safe, comfortable home for our residents

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep our community running smoothly by delivering exceptional service and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include:

Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally

Perform preventative maintenance throughout the community

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems (based on experience and certification level)

Prepare apartment homes for new residents by completing make-ready work

Repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, drywall, painting, carpentry, and general maintenance issues

Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and amenities

Maintain accurate work orders using smartphones, tablets, and mobile maintenance applications

Keep the maintenance shop clean, organized, and properly stocked

Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance needs

Work closely with the property management team to deliver an outstanding resident experience

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

EPA HVAC Certification (Universal Certification is a plus, but not required)

Experience diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems

2+ years of apartment maintenance, facilities maintenance, or related experience

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and carpentry

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and mobile applications to manage work orders, inspections, and daily maintenance tasks

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Who You Are

You enjoy hands-on work, take pride in solving problems, and understand that every repair contributes to a better resident experience. You're dependable, team-oriented, and eager to learn and grow your skills. If you're experienced in apartment maintenance and interested in expanding your HVAC knowledge, we encourage you to apply.

 

Join the Vie Team

At Vie Management, we believe our maintenance teams are essential to creating exceptional communities. We invest in our employees, encourage professional growth, and recognize the important role every team member plays in our success.

If you're ready to build your career with a company that values your skills and offers opportunities to grow, apply today—we'd love to meet you!